Imam Jafar ibn Muhammad [a]
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Do not even approach chess
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 286 link
Shaykh Hurr al-Aamili records the following tradition from Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (a.s.):
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 294 link
Then even learning to sing or play music and teaching it, to sing and play music, to be paid for these things or to be in any way engrossed in these vices is Haraam.
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 294 link
Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (a.s.) reports from the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) that he said:
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 295; Al Kafi link
A person who has received blessings from Allah and while having these blessings, he plays flute. It is as if he has been thankless of the blessings
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 295; Wasaelush Shia link
The playing of violin promotes the growth of hypocrisy in the heart like water assists the growth of vegetation (algae)
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 295; Wasaelush Shia link
If drums and cymbals are played at one's house for forty days, Allah will impose a satan by the name of 'faqandir'. The satans will infiltrate into every cell of the person's body. With the spread of this evil, the person loses all sense of dignity and self-esteem. He will then not care as to what he says or what is said about him. Then, this satan blows into this person. As a result, he becomes utterly shameless. So mush so that he is not concerned or affected even if his women are dishonoured
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 295; Wasaelush Shia link
Fuzayl narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) said "Express our greetings to whoever you see and tell them that-by Allah- none of us are of any use for them unless they themselves adhere to piety. Be careful about what you say and do, and be one of those who persevere and establish prayers since Allah is the Helper of those who persevere."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 12 On Piety, Hadees 204 link
"O' children of Adam! Abstain from what I have forbidden so that you may be of the pious ones."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 12 On Piety, Hadees 205 link
Imam Sadiq (a.s) was asked who the most pious people were. He replied "The most pious people are those who abstain from what Allah has forbidden."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 12 On Piety, Hadees 206 link
Muadda Ibne Ziyad says, "I was in the company of Imam Ja'far as-Sadiq (a.s.) when a person said, "When I go to the toilet, I can hear the singing girls of my neighbour. Sometimes, I remain (in toilet) longer so that I may listen to more of it."
Greater Sins Vol 1, part 3, page 296; Al Kafi Chapter of Music link
The Resurrection Day is the day of happiness for pious people."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 12 On Piety, Hadees 198 link
"Do not be fooled by their crying since piety is rooted in one's soul."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 12 On Piety, Hadees 199 link
"He is the Lord of Righteousness, and the Lord of forgiveness." [The Holy Quran: Muddaththir 74:56] as follows: "Allah the Almighty said that He deserves that His servants be divinely pious, and even if they do not do so, He has the right to forgive them."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 12 On Piety, Hadees 200 link
"Adhere to piety and thus protect your religion."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 12 On Piety, Hadees 201 link
"Any independent reasoning lacking piety is useless."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 12 On Piety, Hadees 202 link
"No one gains anything except through his efforts, and you will not gain what is near Allah without piety."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 12 On Piety, Hadees 203 link
Imam Sadiq (a.s) reported on the authority of Imam Sajjad (a.s), on the authority of the Prophet of Allah (a.s) : "Perform divinely decreed duties to be one of the most pious people."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 12 On Piety, Hadees 207 link
"Always fear Allah and strive in the way of your religion, and beware that it does not suffice just to strive, but you must also adhere to piety."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 12 On Piety, Hadees 208 link
Imam Sadiq (a.s) said that in reply to the supplications of Moses, Allah replied "O' Moses! Nothing is more effective than piety in making My servants closer to Me. I bestowed Heaven on them and will not let anyone else share it with them."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 12 On Piety, Hadees 209 link
"Act as if you have realized the truth."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 12 On Piety, Hadees 215 link
"Whoever does not fulfill his promise is not religious. Whoever is not trustworthy does not have faith. The prayers of those who do not pay the alms tax are not accepted. The payment of the alms tax by one who is not pious is not effective."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 12 On Piety, Hadees 216 link
In Sifat ul-Shi'ia it is narrated that "Allah never appointed anyone to Prophethood unless he was honest and trustworthy. And we must return what we are entrusted with to its owner whether he is a good-doer or an evil-doer."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 12 On Piety, Hadees 217 link
Abi-Basir stated that he told Imam Sadiq (a.s): "Ibn Abi Ya'fur sends his greetings to you." Imam Sadiq (a.s) replied: "Greetings to him and you. Please deliver my greetings to him whenever you see him and tell him that Ja'far the son of Muhammad says: "Consider what Ali got when he was with the Prophet, and protect these things. Beware that he only got these things through honesty and trustworthiness
Mishkat ul-Anwar,Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 12 On Piety, Hadees 218 link
Ibn-i-Abi Ya'fur said that Imam Sadiq (a.s) told him: : "Invite the people to the religion by means other than plain talk. Let them see your hard work, honesty and piety."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 12 On Piety, Hadees 219 link
"O' Fuzayl! Whenever you see one of our followers, express our greetings and tell him that he shall not find any position near Allah except through piety. Therefore be careful about what you say, and what you do. Be persevering and pray since Allah is with those who persevere."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 12 On Piety, Hadees 221 link
If one takes a vow to refrain from a beneficial act he must perform it (and disregard the vow). There is no kaffarah for breaking such a vow. It is only a satanic instigation.
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Eighteenth Greater Sin ,page 62; Al Kafi link
Have you not heard the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.s.) say that whenever you find that you have vowed against doing something that is better to be done, you must ignore your vow?
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Eighteenth Greater Sin ,page 62; Al-Kafi link
The false witness may not even have moved from his place but that the punishment of fire will have already become incumbent for him
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Nineteenth Greater Sin ,page 68; Al Kafi link
Do not testify till you are as certain as you are about the palm (of your hand)
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Nineteenth Greater Sin ,page 69; Wasaelush Shia link
The false witness must be lashed, and the number of lashes is determined by the Imam (or the Islamic judge) and he should be paraded (in the city) till people know him (and may not rely on him in the future).
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Nineteenth Greater Sin ,page 71 link
The narrator says that he asked Imam (a.s.), "How do we know that he has repented?"
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Nineteenth Greater Sin ,page 71; Wasaelush Shia link
If the disputed property is still intact it must be restored to the rightful owner. If it is not then the false witness is responsible to the extent of it's loss.
Greater Sins Vol 2, The Nineteenth Greater Sin ,page 72; Masaalik link
"Patience is the upper-most part of faith."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 5 On Perseverance,Page 68, Hadees 60 link
"The relationship between patience and faith is similar to that of head and body. If there is no head, there cannot be any body. So if there is no patience, there cannot be any faith."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 5 On Perseverance,Page 68, Hadees 61 link
Hafs ibn Ghyas narrated that Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: "O' Hafs! Whoever is patient has been patient for a little bit, and whoever is impatient has been impatient for a little bit. Then he added: "Make sure that you are patient in all affairs, since when Allah appointed Muhammad to Prophethood, He ordered him to be patient, and said: "And have patience with what they say, and leave them with noble (dignity). And leave Me (alone to deal with) those in possession of the good things of life who (yet) deny the Truth." [The Holy Quran: Muzzammil 73:10-11] And Allah the Almighty the High said: "Repel (Evil) with what is better: then will he, between whom and thee was hatred become as it were thy friend and intimate! And no one will be granted such goodness except those who exercise patience and self-restraint, none but persons of the greatest good fortune." [The Holy Quran: Ha-Mim 41:34-35] The Prophet (a.s) was patient even though they made great accusations against him (such as being mad, a magician, a liar)."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 5 On Perseverance,Page 69, Hadees 62 link
written in the Old Testament: "Be thankful to whoever is kind to you, and be kind to whoever thanks you, since blessings last when you are thankful, and blessings vanish when you are ungrateful. Giving thanks causes an increase in blessings, and protects from drastic changes."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 6 On Thanksgiving, Hadees 115 link
Whoever thanks Allah for what he acquires, Allah will increase his gain, but whoever does not thank Allah for what he acquires is endangering the blessings, and is not secure from revenge and changes.
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 6 On Thanksgiving, Hadees 116 link
"I asked Allah the Almighty for some property, and He granted it to me. Then I feared that this might be a cause of being tested or reprimanded." The Imam (a.s) then continued: "I swear by Allah that if you give thanks, this will not be the case."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 6 On Thanksgiving, Hadees 117 link
"I like to thank Allah one hundred times whenever a new blessing is granted to me."
Mishkat ul-Anwar, Section 1 on Faith, Islam & Related Issues, Chapter 6 On Thanksgiving, Hadees 118 link
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